top of page
BLOGS
Climbing Beautiful Ben A'an
In this wonderful spring weather, we decided to go for a bit of a hill walk. And where better than the very popular Ben A’an at the eastern end of Loch Katrine?
May 12, 2025
Waterfalls Near Loch Lomond
An account of waterfalls around Loch Lomond, Scotland within reach of Appletree Luxury Cottage, self catering holiday let.
Mar 17, 2025
The Falls of Clyde
A walk from New Lanark village up the riverbank to view the impressive Falls of Clyde
Feb 27, 2025
New Lanark - a stroll back into history
New Lanark village was a significant step both in village design and social provision. Now a UNESCO site it has been beautifully restored.
Feb 26, 2025
walk along the R.S.P.B. Loch Lomond Nature Reserve
The distant Campsie Hills viewed from Shandon Farm next to Appletree Cottage On the second of January we took a wonderful walk along the...
Jan 7, 2025
Frosty Comes To Croftamie
The recent frosty weather we've been having over the last couple of weeks has brought some beautiful clear blue-sky days to Appletree...
Nov 28, 2024
Over Dukes Pass to Loch Achray and beyond
After our journey up the back road from Drymen to Aberfoyle (see previous blog) we continued our drive northwards. Loch Achray looking...
Nov 20, 2024
A trip along the back road from Drymen along cycle route 7
A trip along cycle route 7 between Drymen and Gartmore.
Nov 13, 2024
Linlithgow Palace Explored
Linlithgow Palace is only 32 miles from Appletree Cottage and is well worth a visit. Accessed from the Borough Hall Square in the centre...
Aug 19, 2024
St. Michael's church, Linlithgow Palace
We discovered the ancient and historic church of St. Michael's Church, Linlithgow on a recent day out to Linlithgow Palace. Only 32...
Aug 7, 2024
bottom of page